A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7076876 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 57407719 epoch_slot_no: 210919 block_no: 7076699 slot_leader_id: 6361563 size: 80387 time: 2022-04-03 08:20:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc10481a957b791accabfca8e83902b0adc641ce71415db8a1200bd3d3963d1a0Block Operator
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